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UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Vertical Lift Module Storage System

Industrial MachineryCPV 42215000
Value£94k
Deadline5 Mar 2020
Published23 Mar 2020
RegionUK-wide
Timeline
Published 23 Mar 2020ClosedCloses 5 Mar 2020
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£94ktotal contract value
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The brief

2501/010/CW/CYMRU/20 Vertical Lift Module Storage System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Vertical Lift Module Storage System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH.

Scope of Requirement AMRC Cymru has a requirement for an automated vertical lift module (VLM) storage and retrieval system including installation thereof.

This is a system for storing boxes and trays vertically to maximise work floor space.

The trays / boxes will be retrieved automatically by the system based on user input (for specific trays or boxes).

When operator inputs for a retrieval the VLM should locate and retrieve the item from the vertical stack and present them to the operator at the unloading bay.

The Vertical Lift Module will be required to communicate via a WCS, WMS or equivalent interface and communicate with other mobile and static robotic systems (agnostic) and conveyor systems.

Tenderer to offer technical assistance, training, commissioning and warranty for items specified Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 5th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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When operator inputs for a retrieval

When operator inputs for a retrieval the VLM should locate and retrieve the item from the vertical stack and present them to the operator at the unloading bay.

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The Vertical Lift Module will be required

The Vertical Lift Module will be required to communicate via a WCS, WMS or equivalent interface and communicate with other mobile and static robotic systems (agnostic) and conveyor systems.

03

If you have any questions or comments

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield.

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Completed tenders must be returned through

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

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